Contact & Location for Saint Mary Parish
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Service Times for Saint Mary Parish
Sunday 8:00 AM
Mass
Sunday 10:30 AM
Mass
Monday 12:05 PM
Daily Mass
Tuesday 12:05 PM
Daily Mass
Wednesday 12:05 PM
Daily Mass
Thursday 12:05 PM
Daily Mass
Friday 12:05 PM
Daily Mass
Saturday 4:00 PM
Saturday Vigil Mass
From the church’s website · checked Oct 2026
About Saint Mary Parish
Saint Mary Parish is a historic Catholic church located on Capitol Hill in Albany, New York, serving the local community with daily and weekend Mass offerings. The parish provides regular opportunities for worship throughout the week, with weekday Mass at midday and weekend Masses on Saturday evening and Sunday mornings. Parishioners and visitors have access to the Sacrament of Reconciliation multiple times throughout the week, as well as a Thursday evening Holy Hour for prayer and contemplation. As part of the Albany Catholic community under the Diocese, Saint Mary's maintains the traditions and liturgical practices of the Roman Catholic Church while welcoming those seeking spiritual community and worship.
First-Time Visitor Info for Saint Mary Parish
Dress Code: Business casual attire is typical for Catholic Mass attendance. Service Format: The Latin Rite Catholic Mass includes liturgical elements such as readings, hymns, and the Eucharist, usually lasting about one hour. Visitor Tips: Arrive a few minutes early to find a seat; visitors of all backgrounds are welcome to attend Mass, though only practicing Catholics in good standing typically receive Communion.
Serving the community
Outreach and Food Pantry
Food pantry
What their website says
our Parish based food pantry serves hundreds each month.
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History & building
Founded in 1796
The parish was officially incorporated on October 6, 1796. The third and final church was laid in 1867 and designed by Charles Nichols.
What their website says
official incorporation on October 6, 1796
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